Berkeley vs Dionysius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dionysius

Boy #15,478 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman Early Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,478
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dion, Dio, Den

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Berkeley Rank #2,383
Dionysius Rank #15,478

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 vs #15478 for Dionysius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berkeley ___

  • Berkeley Rose
  • Berkeley Grace
  • Berkeley Ann
  • Berkeley Marie
  • Berkeley Jane
  • Berkeley Claire

Dionysius ___

  • Dionysius Paul
  • Dionysius Mark
  • Dionysius John
  • Dionysius Sebastian
  • Dionysius Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Berkeley

Hadley Avery Spencer Chandler Finley

If you choose Dionysius

Maximilianus Aurelius Thaddeus Perpetua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley or Dionysius more popular?

Berkeley is more popular, ranked #2383 compared to Dionysius at #15478 in the United States.

What do Berkeley and Dionysius mean?

Berkeley means "birch wood clearing" (Old English origin). Dionysius means "of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)" (Greek origin).

Are Berkeley and Dionysius boy or girl names?

Berkeley is primarily a girl name. Dionysius is primarily a boy name.

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